House debates
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
- Ryan Electorate: Queensland State Election (1 speech)
I am pleased to speak in the parliament today and very strongly support the state Liberal National Party candidates in the Ryan electorate—the candidates for the state seats of Mount... - Page Electorate: Victorian Bushfires; Page Electorate: The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition (1 speech)
There has been an overwhelming response of generosity and solidarity by the people of the Northern Rivers district, which takes in my seat of Page, to the people of Victoria affected by the... - Ms Roslyn Wilson (1 speech, 1 comment)
This afternoon I pay tribute to a very special lady who is going to be missed by her family, her friends, her work colleagues and, indeed, her local community; I pay tribute to Roslyn Francette... - Holt Electorate: Volunteer Grants (1 speech)
The generosity of volunteers has, in recent times, been at the forefront of our minds. The vital work of so many volunteers in our community from the most noble and courageous effort to the most... - Victorian Bushfires (1 speech)
The trout and salmon industry has thrived in my electorate by making use of the cold waters of the Goulburn River below Lake Eildon and the numerous tributaries of the Goulburn River. The... - Mr David Balfour (1 speech)
It is fitting that I make these comments following the member for McEwen. I had the absolute honour of attending this morning the funeral service for ACT fireman David Balfour. David was a member... - Fadden Electorate: Student Leaders (1 speech)
I rise to acknowledge the new student leaders within the schools of Fadden. Australia’s young leaders play an important role in setting a good example by acting responsibly and making... - Charlton Electorate: Age Pension (1 speech)
I want to take the opportunity, today, to provide an update on the government’s policy concerning the age pension and its importance for the residents of Charlton. On behalf of the nearly... - Swan Electorate: Horseracing Industry (1 speech)
Over the past month a passionate debate has been conducted on the pages of the local Southern Gazette, a newspaper in my electorate of Swan. At times the debate has been highly personalised.... - Mr Aubrey McGill (2 speeches)
I rise on a sad note to acknowledge the passing of a great Australian, Aubrey McGill. In my book, great Australians are often not the people who grace the halls of this place or other high...
